The Ice Pirates story
The film takes place in a distant future where water is so scarce and rationed that it is considered an immensely valuable substance, both as a commodity and as a currency in ice cubes. The Templars of Mithra control the water and they destroy worlds that have natural water, leaving the galaxy virtually dry. Pirates dedicate their lives to raiding ships and looting the ice from the cargo holds to make a living.
14 total · 1 choice · 3 major · 10 minor
| Theme | Level | Motivation |
|---|---|---|
| transnational conflict over a shared resource | choice | The premise of the film is that the planet Mithra is the last remaining source of water in the galaxy. |
| hope | major | Princess Karina never gave up hope that they would find the legendary "Seventh World" - a planet that abounded with water. |
| romantic love | major | Jason and Princess Karina fell head over heels for each other toward the end of their quest. |
| the pirate stereotype | major | The story followed a band of swashbuckling, ice stealing, princess kidnapping space pirates. |
| coping with unwelcome romantic attention | minor | Jason had to put up with the unrequited amorous advances of a weird looking female alien whose vehicle he was in need of. |
| cryogenic technology | minor | Jason discovered Princess Karina in cryogenic suspension. |
| disembodied head | minor | Wendon existed as a disembodied head. |
| extraterrestrial being | minor | There were various funky looking aliens. |
| father and daughter | minor | Princess Karina was on a quest to reunite with her missing father. |
| humanoid robot | minor | The Ice Pirates had some humanoid robots in their retinue. |